Avian diversity patterns across residential neighbourhoods of different development stages: Insights from a subtropical waterfront metropolis in China.

ABSTRACT: This study examined bird diversity across 33 residential neighbourhoods in Fuzhou, China, representing different development stages. We found that mid-aged neighbourhoods supported the highest bird diversity and abundance, driven primarily by tree diversity and vegetation evenness, while high building density constrained habitat quality. These findings highlight the critical role of residential development history and vegetation structure in shaping urban avian communities and provide practical guidance for biodiversity-orientated urban planning.

SUBMITTER: Yinghong D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12612849 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature